Phone · Motorola · Moto Edge 50
Motorola Moto Edge 50 Screen Replacement
Screen Replacement guide for the Motorola Moto Edge 50
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set
- Plastic opening tools
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Tweezers
- Suction cup
- Heat gun or hairdryer
- Spudger
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- Pre-cut screen adhesive
- Rear cover adhesive tape
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
- Lint-free cleaning wipes
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect against flying glass fragments from broken screens.
- Disconnect the battery immediately after removing internal covers to avoid short circuits.
- Do not puncture or bend the internal lithium-ion battery during disassembly.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off device
1 minPress and hold the Power button until the menu appears, then tap Power Off. Ensure the phone is completely shut down before proceeding.
- 2
Remove SIM tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole near the bottom edge of the frame. Push firmly to pop the tray out and remove it.
- 3
Heat back cover
2 minUse a heat gun or hairdryer set to low heat across the rear panel for 2 minutes to soften the adhesive. Keep the heat source moving to avoid localized damage.
- 4
Slice back cover adhesive
4 minAttach a suction cup to the lower rear glass and pull gently to create a gap. Slide a plastic opening pick beneath the seam and cut through the adhesive along all edges.
- 5
Remove back panel
2 minLift the rear cover away from the chassis once all adhesive is sliced. Set the panel aside in a safe location.
- 6
Unscrew top midframe
3 minUse a precision Phillips screwdriver to remove all visible screws securing the upper midframe cover. Place the screws in an organizer tray to maintain their positions.
- 7
Remove midframe shield
2 minInsert a spudger under the edge of the upper midframe shield. Carefully lift and remove the shield from the motherboard.
- 8
Disconnect battery flex
1 minLocate the battery connector on the motherboard. Pry the press connector straight up using a plastic spudger to prevent electrical shorts.
- 9
Unscrew speaker housing
2 minRemove the Phillips screws securing the loudspeaker assembly at the bottom of the device. Keep these screws separate from the top screws.
- 10
Remove speaker housing
2 minPry up the loudspeaker module using a flat plastic opening tool. Remove it from the phone frame.
- 11
Disconnect display cable
1 minLocate the display flex connector attached to the motherboard. Unplug the flex cable using the flat end of a spudger.
- 12
Apply heat to screen
3 minApply heat evenly around the perimeter of the front screen for 3 minutes to soften the strong display adhesive. Pay extra attention to the curved side edges.
- 13
Slice display adhesive
5 minPlace a suction cup on the bottom screen section and pull upward to form a gap. Slide a thin opening pick around the entire bezel to separate the adhesive.
- 14
Separate screen from frame
3 minCarefully lift the display panel up, guiding the display flex cable out through its frame slot. Fully remove the damaged screen assembly.
- 15
Clean frame residue
4 minScrape away old adhesive and glass fragments using plastic picks. Wipe the inner frame rim clean with isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free wipe.
- 16
Apply new display adhesive
3 minAlign and lay down pre-cut adhesive strips onto the clean frame edges. Press firmly on the backing paper before peeling away the protective film.
- 17
Route display flex cable
2 minFeed the flex cable of the new screen assembly through the slot in the front frame. Align the new screen carefully with the housing edges.
- 18
Set new screen in frame
2 minLower the replacement display flat against the frame, pressing firmly along all edges to secure it to the fresh adhesive.
- 19
Plug in display flex
1 minAlign the display connector over its motherboard socket and press down firmly until it clicks into place.
- 20
Plug in battery flex
1 minReconnect the main battery flex cable to the motherboard socket until it snaps securely.
- 21
Screw down internal covers
4 minReinstall the top midframe shield and bottom speaker housing. Secure all original Phillips screws back into their respective posts.
- 22
Seal rear glass panel
3 minApply fresh rear cover adhesive strips, then align the back glass panel onto the frame and press firmly around all borders to seal.
- 23
Reinsert SIM tray
1 minSlide the SIM card tray back into its slot on the frame until it sits flush. Power on the phone to test the new display.
After your Motorola Moto Edge 50 screen replacement
Power the Moto Edge 50 back on and test the screen replacement function before you put every screw away. Check touch/display response, charging, cameras, buttons, and wireless as relevant to this repair. If something fails after closing the device, reopen carefully and reseat the connectors for this Motorola Moto Edge 50 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
Keep learning
Explore more Motorola Moto Edge 50 repair context in the encyclopedia, or open related DIY guides.
